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Sports Central is an Access for All Abilities (AAA) provider, which is a Victorian Government funded program. Through the AAA program CHSA support local sport and recreation clubs and groups to be more inclusive for people of all abilities. Sports Central work towards increasing awareness of the needs of people with a disability and encourage sporting communities to become more inclusive, equitable and respectful.

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Admire Support Services is a registered NDIS service provider on the mission to provide caring and nurturing support to people with disabilities living with diverse medical conditions. Our primary goal is to assist you to achieve your goals with dignity and respect. Admire support Services are ready to provide you with all support to ensure that disability doesn’t come in your way of enjoying life with respect and dignity. We welcome every client with equal respect and care. We support you to en

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Accommodation/Tenancy Assistance Assist-Life Stages
Transition and Support Assist Personal Activities Assist-Travel
Transport Community Nursing Care for High Needs Assist Daily Tasks/Shared Living Innovative Community Participation Development of Daily Living & Life Skills Household Tasks Participation in Community, Social & Civic Activities Management of Funding for Supports in a Participants Group/Centre-Based Activities

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Monday 9am–5pm
Tuesday 9am–5pm
Wednesday 9am–5pm
Thursday 9am–5pm
Friday 9am–5pm
Saturday 9am–12pm
Sunday Closed

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A lot has changed in our daily lives over the past year, but at APM we’re committed to delivering job seeker, disability, workplace health, NDIS support and home assessment services to the thousands of Australians who trust us to assist them every year.

As Australia’s largest provider of Disability Employment Services, we continue to support people with an injury, health condition or disability to successfully find work.

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We might have a new name but we are not the new kids on the block. You once knew us as House with No Steps and The Tipping Foundation two great organisations with over 100 years of combined experience who came together in 2018.

We are a disability service provider but also a helper, mentor and coach and the trusted partner of around 5000 people with a disability through the east coast of Australia.

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Once House with No Steps and The Tipping Foundation - Aruma is the disability service provider who puts you First.

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Established in 1994, our goal has always been to keep people mobile. Locally owned and operated, Astec Equipment Services sells, repairs and customises all makes and models of electric and manual wheelchairs, electric scooters, patient lifting hoists and a wide range of other medical and industrial equipment. We also operate an "in house" electronics department which can design and build equipment to customer specifications.

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Monday to Friday - 8.00am to 5.00pm.

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Disability Employment Service.

We focus on ability, not disability.

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atWork Australia is a leading provider of disability employment services, with industry expertise and local market knowledge. We exist to make a real and measurable impact on employment opportunities for people with injury, illness, disability or disadvantage.

atWork Australia manages barriers to employment for the most disadvantaged job seekers. We can help people with disability, injury or health condition who need assistance to find a job and occasional support to keep a job.

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Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

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Australian Hearing is a Commonwealth Government Authority dedicated to helping peo0le manage their hearing impairment to improve their quality of life. With more than 60 years of operation, Australian Hearing provides a full range of hearing services to children aged to 21 years, eligible pensioners and war veterans.

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Australian Hearing has a wide range of hearing aids and assistive listening devices. Its trained audiologists are experts in the latest hearing aid technology and work with children and their families to address their hearing rehabilitation needs.

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Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm.

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The Community Support Register gives you confidence that if you are unable to provide information (say, due to accident or illness) your medical details and who to notify are readily available to the relevant authorities. The Ballarat & District Community Support Register is a project of the Ballarat Neighbourhood Centre.

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Details are entered and managed on a confidential computer database. Authorised volunteers will provide telephone welfare checks to participants on a regular basis. They may also pass information onto emergency services if needed.

This is a free service.

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Please call the register on 0431 655 015 between 10am and 12noon Monday to Friday if you have any questions or require a registration form.

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Ballarat P-12 Deaf Facility operates at Forest Street Primary School and Ballarat Secondary College. The Facility aims to give deaf or hearing impaired students the best possible access to mainstream education. Teachers and communication aides support students in their regular classroom and provide programs to meet individual needs in language and speech development. The Facility cares for both sign and oral communication. Support is also offered to students at Rowan View Pre-School.

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Ballarat Regional Industries (BRI) was established in 1984 to offer supported employment and training opportunities to people with disabilities in the Ballarat region.

Within these industries, BRI employees develop and enhance workplace and personal skills in preparation for positions in Open Employment.

BRI takes pride in its position within the Ballarat community, and is always looking for opportunities to expand its services to both our employees and our customers.

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BRI operates a viable manufacturing and service industry based on sound business principles.

BRI is also involved with the Commonwealth Government's 'Work for the Dole' program, providing and helping to facilitate assistance to many community organisations across this region.

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Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 5pm
Friday 8.30am to 1pm

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Ballarat Specialist School provides educational programs for students with mild to severe intellectual disabilities aged between 3 to 18 years. The school has two campuses, the main campus in Gillies Street and the FARM campus in Norman Street.

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School Hours.

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Beatitude Care Services assists you and your family member by providing assistance with daily life, transport, assistance with social and community participation, improved health and wellbeing.

We work with NDIS participants including: Agency Managed (by the NDIA), Self-managing and Plan Managed (by a Registered NDIS Plan Manager)

Our mission is simple to provide quality, achievable services that empower you to live the life you choose.

Our values are to focus on family care to uphold values,

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Assist in Personal Activities
Household Task
Development Life Skills
Group and Centre Activities
Assist Life Stage Transition
Plan Management
Participate in Community
Assist Travel and Transport
Daily Task/Shared Living
Innovative Community Participation

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9am to 5pm

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Bestacare strive to provide the best disability support services in and around Ballarat. Whether your needs are short term, temporary or long term we have a range of services to suit. Bestacare is a family ran business that has been operating in Ballarat since August 2019. BestaCare is situated in a historic building in a quiet suburb of Ballarat in Mount Pleasant. BestaCare prides itself on bringing “Our Family to Yours”. Our aim is to make a difference in people’s lives.

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Our day center is open Wednesday & Fridays from 9-3. We offer a range of activities Includes lunch, will cater for dietary requirements. We also offer the below services: - Core - Assistance with Daily Life - Assistance with household tasks - Core - Assistance with Social, Economic and Community Participation - Capacity Building - Support Coordination Level 1 and Level 2 - Psychosocial Recovery Coaches - Assistance with Accommodation and Tenancy Obligations - Short Term Accommodation and Assista

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Office Hours 8am - 4pm Support Hours 24/7

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Scope is a not-for-profit- organisation providing disability services throughout Victoria to thousands of children and adults with disabilities. Scope is committed to overcoming the various barriers that prevent those with a disability from participating in community life, and strive to make our community more inclusive, more accessible and more welcoming.

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Scope Ballarat offers a site based respite facility - Calkendren. This is a fee-for-service unit, offering a staff "sleep-over" model of support to clients (staff are present but are not active between the hours of 10pm - 6.30am).

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Centrelink is the Federal Government's Social Security Provider and offers a range of services for individuals and families and can provide helpful information and advice.

Please phone 13 12 02 for Enquiries in languages other than English.

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Listed below are some of the most popular numbers for families:
- Appointments 13 10 21
- Auslan Interpreter 1800 810 586
- Child Care Benefit 13 61 50
- Disability, Sickness and Carers 13 27 17
- Employment Services 13 28 50
- Family Assistance Office 13 61 50
- Interpreter Service 13 12 02
- Parenting Payment 13 61 50
- Maintenance Enquiries 13 61 50
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Youth specific services include Youth Allowance/Austudy - 13 24 90 and Employment Services - 13 28 50

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Monday to Friday - 8.30am to 4.30pm.

Toll Free contact number is 13 10 21

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Home Care Services provide in-home support to people with a disability and the frail aged. Support is also provided to the carers of disabled children. There is a range of services available to eligible clients. This service is means tested.

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DASSI's range of services includes:
* Personal care
* Home care.
* Specialist care
* Recreation and rehabilitation
* Post-hospital care
* Respite care
DASSI provides an emergency after hours on-call care support to assist clients and carers who require emergency shift replacement or support outside standard office hours.

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At the heart of Driving Miss Daisy, we will help tackle social isolation and loneliness by staying in touch with you regularly. We offer a companionship service whether it is taking you on a shopping trip, social outing, medical or therapy appointment; whatever your preference is we can tailor our service to suit your needs. We will be there for you when family can't to help improve your independence, wellbeing and social connections. Our safe, dependable, and friendly companion driving service

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Monday to Friday (8.00am to 6.00pm) Saturday to Sunday by appointment

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Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm

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Gellibrand started in the late 1970’s when a group of families saw a need for more disability services in western Melbourne. United by the vision of a better life and greater opportunities for people with a disability they founded two respite houses for adults with cerebral palsy in Williamstown and Altona named ‘Urimbirra’ and ‘Crana.’ In 1999, Urimbirra and Crana combined to form Gellibrand Residential Service. The name comes from the electoral division of Gellibrand in which both Urimbirra an

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Supported Independent Living (SIL), Short Term Accomodation (STA), Community Participation, Support Coordination, Day Programs, Community Events, NDIS planning supports, Holiday Houses

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9:00AM to 5:00PM Monday to Friday
9:00AM to 2:00PM Saturday

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Carer Respite and Support Services incorporates:

• Commonwealth Carelink Centre
• Commonwealth Respite Centre
• Carer's Choice

The Commonwealth Carelink Centre is an information centre for older people, people with disabilities and those who provide care and services. We provide free and confidential information on community aged care, disability and other support services available locally, interstate or anywhere within Australia. You can visit our website at http://www.myagedcare.gov.au/

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Support and assistance for carers of people with a disability, frail aged, palliative care, mental health and chronic illness. Short term, episodic support for carers, respite, linking to services and provision of services via brokerage.

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9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday

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Ballarat Health Services Mental Health Services is a recovery-orientated mental health service that provides a comprehensive range of internationally recognised, evidence-based and "best practice" treatments to clients and their families. Our services are open to people of all ages who have, or are at risk of developing, mental health problems.

Anyone can contact Mental Health Services if they are worried about their own changes in mood, ideas or behaviour, or someone else living in the region

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Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
CAMHS is a free service which helps children, adolescents (aged 0-18) and their families where the child has an emotional, social, behavioural or developmental problem.

Adult Community Mental Health Services (ACMHS)
ACMHS provide assessment and treatment to residents of the Grampians Region who are aged between 16 and 65 years and who may be developing (or have) a mental health problem.

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Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm.
It also has a 24 hour service.

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Insights is a group where you can find support that should aid recovery and education in life skills. All are welcome. The group is for people affected by mental illness, emotional issues and/or social isolation. Carers, family and support workers are welcome, but only on invitation of the person with mental health concerns themselves. Confidentiality is crucial, so matters discussed in a meeting and the details of those who attend will not be discussed outside the group.

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* Education and Guest Speakers
* Social Outings
* Art/Music Therapy
* Discussions of relevant issues of mental health
* Health and wellbeing
* Advocacy
* Capacity building

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Meetings are held twice monthly:
- 3rd Sunday at Pipers by the Lake from 11AM onwards
- 4th Thursday of each month from 7PM to 9PM

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Karden Disability Support Foundation (KDSF) empowers individuals with a disability to make choices and have control about the life they wish to lead.

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Individualised Support can provide you with a range of supports depending on what your needs are.
These may include things like:
• Assistance to maintain and develop your skills to become more independent.
• Support to pursue educational opportunities.
• Support with your personal care needs, eg bathing, dressing, etc.
• Support to go out in the community
• Assistance to maintain and develop friendships and social networks
• Assistance to go to appointments such as to the doctors etc

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Office - 9.00am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday.
Services - 24/7, 365 days per year.

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Linkages provide Case Management and Brokerage services to support an individual's choice to remain at home. The services provided will promote the person's independence and dignity and will contribute to their physical, emotional and social wellbeing. Case management is a collaborative process of assessment, planning, facilitation and advocacy for options and services to meet an individual's health needs through communication and available resources to promote quality cost-effective outcomes.

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We are approved providers for:
Linkages Packages (Linkages)
Community Aged Care Packages (CACP'S)
Extended Aged Care at Home Packages (EACH)

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9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday

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Our mission is to to provide products and services that will allow the user to remain at home as independently as possible whilst rehabilitating from or managing an acquired disability.

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Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm.
Saturday 9.00am to 12.00noon.

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McCallum Disability Services provides support to people with a disability throughout Ballarat and St Arnaud Districts.

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Services include assistance with accommodation, respite, outreach, supported employment and individualised and group activities. McCallum is recognised for its ability to provide a flexible response to suit individual need. Contact McCallum to discuss your goals and needs, or to arrange a tour of their terrific sites and locations. Interpreter services available if required.

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8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Monday - Friday, for inquiries.

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MyCareSpace is an online community platform that allows people with a disability, their family and carers to find and connect with the Service Providers that they need. We supply a sophisticated search engine that allows users to search by postcode/suburb or by disability and keywords.

We include both NDIS and non NDIS registered providers.

We also include resources that are requested by the community.

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Free support connection service for participants (via email, website or using our LiveChat or phone 1800 670 014), capacity building resources which are easy to understand, my CareSpace Referral Network which keeps support coordinators up to date with new supports and providers.

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The role of the Office is to drive issues affecting people with a disability across the whole of government and cover

* Disability Action Plans
* Victorian Disability Advisory Council
* Disability On-Line
* Companion Card
* Active Participation Strategy
* Disability Advocacy Programs
* Community Awareness Strategy

Provision of specific support services to people with a disability remain within the Disability Services Division of the Department of Human Services.

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Omni Healthcare stock an extensive range of products in the aged care and rehabilitation market e.g. mobility, toilet, bedroom and pressure care aids, aids for daily living, incontinence products, wheelchairs, scooters and a broad range of furniture specifically designed for the aged.

Omni also cater for clients with short-term needs and provide an extensive range of products for hire including bathroom and bedroom equipment, walking aids, wheelchairs, pressure care and breast feeding equipment

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Monday to Friday - 9.00am to 5.00pm
Saturday 9.00am to midday

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NDIS Specialist Support Coordination. We are an independent provider.

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We help you understand and implement your NDIS plan. Connect you with quality providers and set up your service agreement. Support you to build your skills and confidence with choice and control. Assist you to create and maintain successful care and support arrangements. We negotiate to get value for your funding.

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Pinarc Disability Support is a community not-for-profit organisation providing services to around 1000 children and adults with disability, their families, and carers across the Grampians Region.

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PINARC enables individuals with a disability to reach their full potential through the use of a wide range of support programs. These programs are available for people of all ages

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Monday to Friday - 9.00am to 5.00pm.

Locations:
1828 Sturt Street, Alfredton 3350
222 Otway Street South, Ballarat 3350
300 Tait Street Bonshaw
120 English St Golden Point
Level 1, 6-12 South Rd Braybrook
Brookfield Children’s Centre, 14-16 Black Dog Rd, Melton South

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Reconnexion provides a specialist psychology treatment for adults, young people and children who are experiencing anxiety disorders, depression and tranquiliser dependency.

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9 – 5 Monday to Friday

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Not-for-profit- organisation that makes and modifies equipment for people with disabilities whose needs cannot be met commercially.

Therapists and volunteers work together to improve thequality of life of people with disabilities by increasing their independence and providing them with the opportunity to pursue their goals at home, school, work and at leisure.

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Solve Disability Solutions have ten regional brances and over 160 active volunteers.

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Do Care - aged social support, friendly visiting, outings & social gatherings.
Buddies - social support for adults with a disability, friendly visiting, social outings.
Residential Services Visiting & Health Programs - one to one and group friendly visiting, in house activities and bus trips, transoprt to health appointments for pension only residents.
Community Transport - transport frail and aged to access the community.

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Residential Services Health Program - transport & support to health appointments for pension only residents.
Community Transport - transport frail and aged to access the community, must be able to transfer in & out of vehicle unaided.

Contact Phone Numbers
Community Transport - 5335 3508
Community Visitors Scheme - 5335 3504
Do Care and Buddies - 5335 3502
Residential Services Visiting Program - 5335 3501
Residential Health Program - 5335 3503

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VALID Western Victorian Peer Action Group is a online PAG meeting online via Zoom monthly for people with a disability or their supports.

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VALID Western Victorian Peer Action Group Meets via Zoom on the 4th Friday of each month except December. We also have a monthly PAG social night also via Zoom on the 2nd Monday night of the month. Contact us for details via email liam@valid.org.au.

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PAG monthly meeting 1pm to 3pm on 4th Friday afternoon Social at 6:30pm to 8pm on 2nd Monday night.

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Vicdeaf provides support, advocacy, assessment and referral for clients who are aged 18 years plus and who are Deaf or hard of hearing, and their families. The service is based in Ballarat three days a week with frequent trips around the Grampians region. If urgent assistance is required outside of these two days please ring Head office for enquiries and appointments.

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TTY 1300 780 235

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Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9am to 5.pm.

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Disability Access Design

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Private and commercial access audits, advice, design and construction.

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Business Hours

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